The law firm representing dealers in lawsuits filed against TrueCar and Carfax filed suit against Autotrader last week. This time, the firm is representing a New York-based dealer group that claims the site inflated page views its vehicle listings received over a five-year period.

EasyCare launched on Oct. 1 a full suite of F&I protections designed for the recreational vehicle market. Products include road hazard tire-and-wheel protection, GAP, limited warranty and vehicle service contracts.

With the new connection, dealers signed up with the auto finance source and for RouteOne’s econtracting solution can receive electronic validation and distribution, as well as a signing process that works on signature pads, tablets and nearly any touchscreen-enabled device.

The public dealer group has acquired Crown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat in Concord, Calif., and Bennett Motors in Great Falls, Mont. The stores are expected to add $75 million in estimated annual revenues.

The vehicle-pricing firm reported today that the pace of depreciation in September remained relatively unchanged from August. It expects average depreciation to approach pre-recession levels by year-end.

StoneEagle has completed integration with Auto/Mate's DMS, allowing dealer groups using Auto/Mate's DMS and StoneEagle's web-based applications to benefit from seamless and real-time data updates in both systems.

The bureau is seeking to ban pre-dispute arbitration clauses that block class action lawsuits. The proposals under consideration would allow companies to use arbitration for individual disputes, but would require those companies to submit to the CFPB the arbitration claims filed and awards issued.